Cherokee Word of the Day: cherry

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What It Means

The Cherokee word gi-ta-ya (ᎩᏔᏯ) means cherry in English.

How to Pronounce It

Say it as gi-ta-ya. 'Ghee-tah-yah'.

Using It in a Sentence

Cherokee: ᎩᏔᏯ ᎩᎦᎨᎢ.

English: "The cherry is red."

Cultural Context

Wild cherries and other berries were gathered for food and used in medicinal syrups.

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Cherokee Word of the Day #75 — cherry

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